Everyone has a story to tell. Many people are unaware of how empowering and motivating it can be to share their stories with others. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), “Sharing stories is a way to connect with people...
Spiritual beliefs provide a great deal of comfort and motivation to many people recovering from substance use disorder (SUD). According to the Journal of Religion, “84% of scientific studies show that faith is a positive factor in addiction prevention or...
Many individuals diagnosed with substance use disorder (SUD) have co-occurring anxiety-related mental health issues. Some people worry their additional anxiety symptoms may increase the risk of relapse during early recovery. However, personalized treatment programs...
Individuals from all backgrounds are diagnosed with substance use disorder (SUD). Treatment programs should be prepared to provide culturally relevant treatments for clients from diverse backgrounds. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services...
Some people have a higher risk of experiencing severe mental health symptoms after a significant life change, like the loss of a loved one. According to Frontiers in Psychology, “People with substance use disorder (SUD) are more vulnerable to complicated...
Encountering someone experiencing an opioid overdose is often an unexpected and frightening situation. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “Overdoses involving opioids killed more than 80,000 people in 2021, and nearly 88% of those...
